12 - ‘Wednesday, April’ 22) 1987'= North>Shore’ News’ of a number of musical concerts by various North Shore musical groups. Apart from these events, however, some residents feel there is not enough park space for sports events such as football and basketball. This week, In- quiring Reporter wants to know if people think there is enough park space in North Vancouver. THE CITY of North Vancouver wants to encourage use of its parks and accordingly a variety of events have been scheduled for some of the city green space. Down at the foot of Lonsdale is Waterfront Park, the city’s only park that borders on water and a park that should see increas- wee ed use as local groups host events there. In the District inquiring reporter THE . FOLLOWING people ap- peared in North and West Van- couver provincial courthouses recently to face various charges | laid against them. Before Judge J.K. Shaw in North Vancouver provincial court April 16: Scott James McMyn was fined $50 after the 24-year-old West Vancouver man pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to appear for a scheduled court date. David Mueller. was fined $50 after the 20-year-old North Van- couver man pleaded guilty to fail- ing to appear for a scheduled court date. Before Judge J.D. Layton in North Vancouver provincial court April 15: Ross’ Findlay Tennock was handed a suspended sentence, placed on probation for six months and ordered to complete 35 hours of community work service after of North Vancouver, Cleveland Dam Park will be the site Enough parks in North Van? Mary Hartry Manitoba There's more parks here than at home. You can get away from the rush easier. Vic Hartry Sean Davis Manitoba There’s lots of green space but parks I don’t know. More than at home. of small. Tickets \ sold = / the 20-year-old North Vancouver 9 man pleaded guilty to a charge of theft under $1,000. Before Judge J.D. Layton in North Vancouver provincial court April 8: Michael David Steibach was ordered to pay $179 restitution to the victim and placed on probation for a year after the 21-year-old North Vancouver man_ pleaded guilty to a charge of mischief. Kathryn Johnston was placed on probation for a year after the 48- year-old North Vancouver woman pleaded guilty to a charge of theft under $1,000. Before Judge R.D. Grancison in West Vancouver provincial court March 31: David Michael Lauder was fined $250 and placed on probation for six months after the 20-year-old West Vancouver man pleaded guil- ty to a charge of fraudulently ob- taining transportation from North Shore Taxi. North Vancouver I guess so, but some of “them are kind of small. There’s one just below Brooksbank but it’s kind . North Vancouver TICKETS FOR the 6th annual Hose Reel Festival dance are on’ sale at North Vancouver City Fire Hall. The dance takes piace Saturday, May 9 at 8:30 p.m. at 1513 Forbes. Tickets cost $7 each. Ali pro- ceeds from the-dance go to Lions Gate Hospital Children’s Ward and the Rick Hansen Mun in Mo- I think there are plenty of ‘them but when you want to go to one it’s too far. - fra Paris Montreal, Que. It's a beautiful place. There’s Ints of big parks but there’s less recre- ational parks here for playing basketball. tion Tour. The Hose Reel Festival also happens May 9, beginning at 10:30 a.m, at Mahon Park. The festival, sponsored by the North Shore Firefighters, begins with a parade up Lonsdale. There will be fire equipment on display, antique hose reel races, water tower and bucket brigade races and a tug-of-war competition. EXTEND YOUR VANCOUVER-VICTORIA BUSINESS DAY. © State of-the-art twin engine Bell 412 jet helicopter, providing climate controlled comfort. © 8 flights daily, Monday to Friday. ® Vancouver flights begin at 7:00 a.m. Last flight departing Victoria at 7:30 p.m. Downtown-to-downtown flight time just 32 minutes. For reservations, call your travel agent or Helijet Airways. Chet Antonio presents SATURDAY’S SPECIAL A 6 oz. NEW YORK STEAK and %2 DUNGENESS CRAB Includes Soup or Salad 57495 OR Select from our full a la carte menu of fish, pasta & traditional British dishes. Serving Lunch & Dinner uniil late. . 2nd floor on the watertront Tully Licensed 987-3322 _— ni FTE PE eT HL 0 Bs me ; : y " eas Dea i pasceewy waaay Eee ly wi FIN VICTORIA CALL _382-6222_|